Conductive heater having sensing capabilities
US9266454B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2214/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combination heater and sensor comprising: (a) a heating layer, a sensing layer, or both; (b) one or more power application portions, one or more sensing application portions, or both; wherein the heating layer and the sensing layer are located within the same plane; and wherein the heating layer is a nonwoven layer that is comprised of a plurality of metallized fibers that are randomly oriented forming the heating layer so that upon application of power the heating layer provides heat.
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